Leader of Heavy Lift Operations

3 days ago


City of Wyndham, Australia beBeeLift Full time $139,474 - $182,136
Job Overview

The Critical Lift Supervisor plays a pivotal role in leading a team of Technicians for Starship and Super Heavy vehicles.

This position requires an inspiring leader who can drive progress on an hour-by-hour and day-by-day basis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a team of critical lift technicians specializing in heavy crane lifting and rigging operations
  • Lead and manage staff technicians, including performance management tasks
  • Review work instructions and recommend changes when needed
  • Assess and vet skillsets as needed
  • Identify training needs and develop training programs
  • Provide data and reporting to support departmental metrics and improvement objectives
  • Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans with staff
  • Effectively organize and assign work/deliverables for the team, ensuring seamless progression through multi-shift schedules
  • Initiate and foster cooperation within and between departments
  • Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
  • Maintain tooling and consumable supply inventory
  • Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement
  • Continuously improve process and manpower efficiency, utilization, and productivity

Basic Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 8+ years of experience in Heavy Lift/Heavy Transport Operations
  • 5+ years of experience leading Crane and Rigging teams

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Understanding of all rigging equipment shackles, straps, slings, rope, hoists, etc.
  • Ability to calculate and determine appropriate lifting equipment and write lift plans
  • Strong working knowledge of lifting signals and communications
  • Strong working knowledge of operating and inspecting heavy equipment
  • Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
  • NCCER Rigging certification
  • NCCCO crane operator certification

Additional Requirements:

  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand, lifting 50 lbs unassisted, and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights
  • Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments heat, cold, rain
  • Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
  • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends, which varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required (day shift: 6 AM - 6 PM and night shift: 6 PM - 6 AM)
  • Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed - up to 5% travel


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